Hi,
I appreciate the above comments but wanted to add a few things.
I live on Utila year-around and January thru March is the busiest time on Utila. Although this fall has been slow it will most likely pick-up after the first of the year and finding long-term housing may be more interesting.
There are basically 3 types of apartments on Utila; 1) backpacker apartments that are pretty sparce and are normally found along the main street or in and around local homes (they are the cheapest and also the nosiest), 2) one bedroom apartments (a few 2 B/R) that are also along the main street or other streets close to the main part of town and 3) a few apartments that are in quieter neighborhoods.
I would highly recommend going to
Utila Official Site - Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras - Tropical Island Paradise as there is a large selection of apartments advertised there and each has pictures, rates, etc. Our apartments are called Bananaville and we like everyone else, advertise there.
Next, you need to be very aware of security when looking at an apartment. Although you, as an individual are quite safe here your possessions are not! Petty theft is an ongoing problem and the security of your home away from home is very important. I can't tell you how many people have lost a camara, computer or other personal effects and it can put a damper on any holiday.
Look for units that have deadbolts and bars on any assessable windows. As I said, you are safe but when you are out and about your apartment may not be. Also, if the unit has louvered windows again, without bars, they can be easily removed and the unit accessed.
If I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to ask. Although Utila is very small there are lots of options and the more you articulate what you are looking for the more helpful we can be!
HAVE FUN ON UTILA, YOU WILL LOVE IT !!!!
